This play is based on the Minnesota Starvation Experiment, a study conducted at the University of Minnesota between November 19, 1944 and December 20, 1945. Led by Dr. Ancel Keys, the study used Conscientious Objectors (C.O.'s) as volunteers to study physiological and psychological effects of severe and prolonged dietary restriction and the effectiveness of dietary rehabilitation strategies. This piece was first presented at Red Eye’s Works in Progress.

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